Narendra Modi Meets President Murmu, Stakes Claim to Form Govt

Narendra Modi Meets President Murmu, Stakes Claim to Form Govt

Keywords: Narendra Modi, Draupadi Murmu, Government formation, BJP, National Democratic Alliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday and staked claim to form the next government after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a decisive victory in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.

accompanied by BJP president Amit Shah and other senior party leaders, Modi submitted a letter to Murmu expressing gratitude for the mandate given by the people. He also presented a letter of support from the NDA constituents, affirming their backing for the BJP to form the government.

President Murmu accepted the claim and invited Modi to form the new government. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place on May 30.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Modi thanked the people of India for their trust in the NDA and pledged to work tirelessly for their welfare. He said that the government’s priorities would include economic growth, national security, and social justice.

The BJP-led NDA alliance won 353 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, crossing the majority mark of 272. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) managed to secure only 86 seats.

Modi’s re-election for a second term is seen as a mandate for the continuation of the NDA’s policies and programs. The new government is expected to focus on issues such as job creation, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure development.